private-investigators, family-dynamics, investigation, false-information, falsely-accused, family-business, threats, extortion, unputdownable, California, rivalry, m/m romantic-suspense, local-law-enforcement, suspense, suspicion, friction, friends, frustration, relationship-issues, relationships, secrets, lies, inheritance****

Talk about a messy and embarrassing break-up!
Zach, his mother and sister have inherited his dad's PI firm but are in financial trouble. Zach wants to hang on a while longer but the others aren't sure that they shouldn't just sell it to the one who has offered to merge it with his own struggling business. Then comes a really odd but wealthy client who plunks down a wad of money with some bizarre expectations. Lots of craziness, suspense, weird characters, and the ex from the pit, plus wild plot twists and unexpected red herrings. Fun!
I requested and received and EARC from JustJoshin Publishing, Inc. via NetGalley. Thank you! ( )

Puzzle for Two by Josh Lanyon

If a dime store detective novel mated with a cozy mystery this book might be the offspring – a bit slow to begin with but oh so sweet by the end. I am unsure if this is a one and done or perhaps the beginning of a new series. Either way – a fun way to spend the day.

What I liked:
* Zachariah “Zach” Davies: accountant, private investigator, brother, son, wants to keep his father’s business open, and has high hopes for the future.
* Flint Carey: private investigator, ex-marine, wants to buy the Davies business, might have a yen for Zach, more than meets the eye
* Brooke Davies: Zach’s younger sister, receptionist, has dreams that do not include college, bright and more capable than her brother thinks
* The mystery of who the murderer was and the reason for murder that finally was illuminated
* The creep-factor provided by Alton- the client who hired Zach
* The way the relationship between Flint and Zach developed and the potential they have for the future
* The feel-good ending

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about the motivations of some the characters and how amoral they must have been

Did I enjoy this book? Yes, but have enjoyed other books by this author more
Would I read more by this author? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.

3-4 Stars ( )